As always, appreciated your essay, and the resulting conversation. And it’s truly helpful to be reminded that yes, practice can be a bit of a slog. I do the Heathen LBRP and Middle Pillar daily, as well as prayer and offering to the Aesir and Vanir. A weekly ALU ritual. A daily cup of coffee on my shrine to my (and my husband’s) ancestors, and an offering to the landvaettir every Sunday in my backyard. Honestly, I’m largely feeling my way. Your reminder that this helps build tracks in space for others is most helpful.

If you don’t mind sharing, what do you suggest as offerings to the landvaettir? I used to sprinkle the honey and brandy soaked hawthorn berries from the elixir I make for the altar, but changed that to a pinch of tobacco. It *seems* to be better received: I feel a sense of joy as I set the dish down, whereas I did not with the berries.

I live in southwest Idaho, so thought the tobacco may resonate better, given the Shoshone lived in this valley before I did.

Any thoughts you may care to share?

Thanks!

Valerie